Start point: At the end of the minor road from Brown Howe (SD 281 916)
Beacon Fell (OF) from Tottle Bank
Distance: 2 miles Total Ascent: 200 metres Time Taken: 2 hours
Weather: Cold and windy. 7oC.
It was nice to be out for the first walk of 2007 up on Beacon Fell today – the last week or so has not been great for weather so we have stuck to low level ones and the highest we have been is up to Stickle Pike with the the whole walk being completely in mist. Connie was spurred on by the thought of the hidden treasure tin once again; this ensures Beacon Fell remains a firm favourite with her!
The Coniston fells across Torver Low Common - clear for now.
Heading for Beacon Fell - looks like Connie is making a dash for it!
Now Casper is waiting for us whilst Angus has a barking session.
Dog-wonder himself!
High Nibthwaite and the southern end of Coniston Water.
The cloud has come down on the higher fells now, Caw remains clear to the left. Immediately prior to this, a huge rain storm passed from Caw along the common - fortunately it missed us!
The family on top of Beacon Fell - Louise, Connie, Casper and Angus. Connie has found the treasure tin (again).
Coniston Water from Beacon Fell.
Black Combe gets a touch of sunshine.
Stickle Pike.
Beacon Tarn - it's too cold for a dip today young lady.
Beacon Tarn again, Wool Knott on the far side.
The cloud is lifting again on the Coniston fells across Torver Low Common - Dow Crag, The Old Man and Wetherlam.
The Old Man and Wetherlam from further along the path.
Monochromatic Coniston.
There is snow on Helvellyn and Fairfield to the north.
Coniston Water from Brown How.